Appalachian State University's Liaison to the Blue Ridge Parkway
The Appalachian State University Liaison to the Blue Ridge Parkway is the central contact for initiatives that partner Appalachian State University with the Blue Ridge Parkway and its affiliate organizations such as the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation and FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Liaison office promotes opportunities that will mutually benefit University students, faculty/staff, and alumni as well as the Blue Ridge Parkway and National Park Service. Visit the Projects page for more information about these initiatives.
News & Events
8th Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition
The 8th annual Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition (AMPC) is a program of Appalachian State University's Outdoor Programs in partnership with the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation and the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts. This exhibit is on display in the Mezzanine Gallery of the Turchin Center until June 4, 2011. http://tcva.appstate.edu/exhibitions/172
Appalachian State University Expands Partnership with National Park Service
Appalachian State University is one of 18 nonprofit organizations from across the United States to receive cooperative agreement status with the National Park Service’s Service and Conservation Corps Program. The five-year agreement confirmed in December 2009 will enable the university to contract with any of the National Park Service sites to provide rehabilitation, restoration and enhancement work. http://www.news.appstate.edu/2009/12/02/partnership-with-national-park-...
CONTACT
Dr. Neva J. Specht
Appalachian State University Liaison to the Blue Ridge Parkway
Assistant Chair/Associate Professor
Department of History
Appalachian State University
spechtnj@appstate.edu
828-262-6879
Anne Belk Hall 1076
For information about the upcoming conference "Imagining the Blue Ridge Parkway for the 21st Century," contact asubrp75@appstate.edu.
